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KATERINA My vision blurred as I stared at the mansion, the suitcase in my hand too heavy. “ I’m sorry, mother.” I choked out, my voice merely a whisper. My heart ached inside my chest and my throat was clogged with emotions. I never thought this day would come. The day that I would say goodbye to my home. The place that I once called home now belonged to someone else. Stephanie stood at the balcony, sipping the amber liquid in the glass while she stared down at me, a wicked smile playing at the corner of her lips. My jaw clenched and my grip on the suitcase handle tightened. I still couldn't believe that my dad had given the most important thing to that witch. I have been trying to wrap my head around why he did it but…I couldn't come up with a logical explanation. Why would he leave everything under Stephanie and Monalisa?The memories of the clip and the papers made my head throb. Heaving a deep sigh, I turned around and walked to the gate. My legs felt heavy with each step

KATERINA I was surrounded by darkness and I could hear the beeping of machines from afar. I knitted my eyebrows, wondering what was going on as I tried to fight the darkness that was haunting me.The pungent smell of disinfectants and medicines hit my nostrils and fear crawled in my heart. I remembered the last time I smelled this kind of scent, things didn't go too well. Slowly, I fluttered my eyelashes to get rid of the blurry vision. I creased my eyebrows when my eyes fully opened, trying to wrap my head around what was going on. I was expecting to wake up on my bed…“ You- you’re awake.” A woman's voice cut through the air and she walked to the side of the bed looking so concerned. I furrowed my eyes as I tried to remember how the hell I got in the hospital and who she was.Panic struck me when I recalled the gunshot and blood oozing from the wound. My hand found its way to my belly, my heart thumping wildly against my ribcage.“ My baby…” I whispered, my voice raspy. A sharp pai

KATERINA Paula’s face softened, “ You don't need to worry about the hospital bills.”I creased my eyebrows when I heard her words. How was I supposed not to worry about the hospital bills when I didn't have enough money to take care of it? I know the doctors said that I should avoid stress because it's not good for the babies but…I just couldn't help it. How was I supposed not to worry when there was every reason to worry about? “ I…” “ I’ll take care of the hospital bills. That is the least I can do for you after saving my life.” She cut me short before I could even finish my statement. I was quiet for a while when I heard Paula's word's. I didn't want her to think that I was taking advantage because I saved her life. I know it was a reckless thing to do but the truth is that I don't regret it. Even if it happened again, I would still do the same thing. “ Thank you, but I don't want you to think that I’m taking advantage of the situation because I helped you out. It's not your

KATERINASitting on the high-backed chair behind the vintage table, I furrowed my eyebrows, taking a good look at the sketch designs, turning it in different angles to make sure that I didn't miss important details. My concentration was cut short when a knock cut through the air. I granted whoever was knocking permission to enter, my eyes never leaving the sketch sketch book. It was silent inside the office and slowly, I raised my head to check who had walked in and I creased my eyebrows. It was none other than David Fernandez.“ What's wrong?” I inquired with creased eyebrows. I know things weren't good whenever David gave me that look.“ Guess what happened in the fashion market?” My heart jumped in my throat when I heard his words.“ Wha-what?” I asked hesitantly, not sure if I wanted to hear what he had to tell me. A part of me was curious while the other was afraid. What if the newly launched designs aren't performing well in the market? Fear crept in

KATERINA ONE WEEK LATER “ Thank you all for being so supportive of the new project and giving it your all.” My lips curved into a big smile, darting my eyes around the long table where all the employees of Madonna company were gathered.“ Let's raise a glass for the marketing team, designing team and manufacturing team, technicians who make sure our websites run smoothly, event organising teams, secretaries, my amazing assistant...” I turned to look at Dave and he flashed me a gentle smile. I wanted him to know that I appreciated his efforts.“ Thank you all, this project wouldn't be a success without your combined efforts.” “ A toast to the amazing C.E.O who listens to her employees even though sometimes we can be a handful, you know.” David shouted and they both cheered. I laughed when I heard Dave's joking words.I felt tears burning it's way out but I blinked countless times to hold it back.I asked the employees to gather in the meeting hall so that we